Mack Trucks Inc closed 2000 with 28,210 United States Class 8 retail sales, which represented 13.3% of the heavy-truck market. This was an increase from 13.1% in 1999, meaning Mack's market share has risen consistently over the past eight years.
The US truck market experienced a sales decline in 2000, with total retail volume falling nearly 20% to 211,507 vehicles.
The Canadian market was down more than 9% in 2000, but Mack's Canadian subsidiary, Mack Canada Inc, outperformed the market by retailing 2,848 units. Mack's Canadian retail market share increased almost a full percentage point to 10.2%, up from 9.3% in 1999.
Mack Trucks Australia Pty Ltd, Mack's major overseas subsidiary, increased sales from 742 to 790 units, which represented a 14.3% share of the Australian heavy-duty truck market. This compared to an 11.9% share in 1999.
Year-end figures for industry exports are not yet available. However, Mack increased Class 8 exports to 1,666 units, compared with 1,363 units in 1999. As of November, Mack sales represented 21.3% of the total North American export market.